Sermons on Gray Issues:

God's Remnant In A Pagan Society

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2004

This Wednesday Evening message looks at the first Chapter of Daniel, exploring the issue of purity and service for God

God’s Remnant in a Pagan Society Daniel Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: It would be difficult to look back into the biblical history of Israel and not find a more tragic time than the captivity of the nation. At the time of the captivity, the Nation of Israel had disobeyed God, foolishly thinking that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful How You Get What You Want Series

Contributed by Benjamin Hailey Sr on Sep 19, 2007

This Sermon deals with the issue of self induced suffering, and God’s forgiveness toward His people.

Suffering Series #1 “BE CAREFUL HOW YOU GET WHAT YOU WANT” II KINGS 5:15-27 PASTOR BENJAIMIN T. HAILEY SR “UBC” Union Baptist Church of Allentown 7-2-2006 “Be Careful How You Get What You Want” – II Kings 5:15-27 Introduction: The person of God must develop a healthy understanding that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Black & White

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Sep 29, 2007

A look at racial issues facing America and the perceptions of America with the resultant challenge that is set forth for the Church.

This past summer has been a revelation in regard to race matters in America. In the first decade of the twenty first century our nation is still confronted with the bitterness of racial profiling, racial disparity, and blatant racism. This past summer we have been reminded of the state of race ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Problems Within God's Holy Community

Contributed by David Houchin on Mar 2, 2007

In Ezra’s day there was an issue, a problem, that needed resolution; Ezra dealt with it through confession and a covenant.

HOW WE SHOULD DEAL WITH PROBLEMS WITHIN GOD’S HOLY COMMUNITY (The Church) Ezra chapters 9 & 10 Pastor David E. Houchin Delivered 2/25/07 at Church on the Esplanade Chico, California Last Sunday, as we entered Lent, Pastor Ed exhorted us to learn about three specific spiritual disciplines: Bible ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Politically Correct Christians

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 22, 2007

This message examines the issues around being politically correct when it comes to public display of Christianity.

Politically Correct Christians Scriptures: Matthew 5:14-16; 28:19-20 Introduction I was leaving a meeting recently and as I left I wished a fellow worker a very “Merry Christmas”. Immediately with the focus of being politically correct, I wondered if I may have offended him, especially if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Divorce The Last Chapter?

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

How to make sense out of ideals that are absolute and forgiveness that is complete when it comes to the issue of divorce.

If you were to go home and sit down to write the last chapter of your life, what would you write? Our lives are full of experiences, some good and some difficult. This morning, we gather as Christians, some having experienced divorce, and most all of us have parents, children, brothers, sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Preach The Gospel: It Is Harvest Time

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 3, 2007

THIS SERMON IS AN URGENT CALL TO PREACH THE GOSPEL AS IT IS HARVEST TIME AND HIGHLIGHTS TEN MAJOR ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION.

PREACH THE GOSPEL: IT IS HARVEST TIME ************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THE LABOURERS ARE FEW 2. DO NOT BE ASHAMED TO CONFESS CHRIST BEFORE MEN 3. DO NOT HAVE THE BLOOD OF SINNERS ON YOUR HAND 4. FOLLOW CHRIST AND HE WILL MAKE YOU A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Drinking Out Of The Fish Pond? Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 9, 2004

This sermon confronts the audience with the issue of seeking soul satisfaction in anything other than a relationship with God.

Are You Drinking Out of The Fish Pond? Jeremiah 2:1-13 Purpose: To cause people to realize if they are seeking soul satisfaction in anything other than God. . INTRODUCTION: You are on vacation in the mountains of north Georgia. You have decided to walk a mountain trail at the state park. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13

Opportunity Awaits Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jan 29, 2006

6 months into the deployment to Iraq. This is the first sermon in a series on dealing with some of the issues that soldiers face.

Opportunity Awaits Galatians 6:10 In speaking of the New Year, Columnist Ellen Goodman writes; We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Today's Church

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 26, 2005

Part two of two -- this sermon addresses the issue of what kind of church should we be coming to

DEALING WITH TODAY’S CHURCH The Kind Of Church We Should Be Coming To …. INTRODUCTION: This morning, I would like to take a look at the thought of the kind of church we should be coming too. Paul, at the end of the book of acts defines the church in some very sobering words. He says this, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership In The Church Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

The church today has a real lack of true biblical leadership. This sermon takes a look at that issue.

Leadership in the Church Overlooked position in church Don Stephenson Train staff to serve others & fire the leader Must have good leadership to grow Who are the leaders? Biblically- elders 4 main sources: Acts 20; 1 Pet. 5; Ja. 5; 1 Tim. 3 & Ti. 1 You find 3 main things the elders are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lose Bad Temper And Gain Positive Boundaries Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

Anger, unresolved anger is a very serious issue. At the heart of it is our lack of honesty with each other

I have a image I have made for this series. Email me for a copy Lose bad temper and gain positive boundaries We are starting a series on bad temper, so just in case any one is wondering that was a setup, an example of how anger can get out of hand. Let me give you another example from the animal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Economics, Politics, And Religion Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:13-17 about Jesus’ confrontation with Pharisees over the taxes issue

Text: Mark 12:13-17, Title: Economics, Politics, and Religion, Date/Place: 10/12/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Lots of really dumb things have been carried out in the name of these three B. Background to passage: this is during Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem, and He has just told the parable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Telling The Truth

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 22, 2008

This sermon deals with the price of telling the truth especially as it relates to issues of sexuality, homosexuality and gay marriage.

The Price Of Telling The Truth Ezekial 33:1-29 2 Timothy 3:1-5 & 4:1-5 Have you ever been put in the place of knowing the truth about a situation, but you didn’t want to say anything because you knew you would pay a price for telling it. For most of us it could mean losing a friendship, or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed